News Briefs

Binghamton Mayor Rich David yesterday announced at a news conference that 26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui, a Binghamton resident not affiliated with the University, has been arrested in the hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Stefani Lineva, a spirited and vibrant Binghamton University student and member of the University’s women’s tennis team.

Siddiqui was arraigned at yesterday afternoon in Binghamton City Court on charges of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident resulting in death, a Class D felony.

Binghamton Police continue the investigation and ask that anyone with knowledge of the incident contact them at 607-772-7080. Read more in Inside.

The wrestling team will host Hofstra at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, Dec. 9, in the West Gym. Tickets are $5 each and are on sale now at the Events Center Ticket Office or online. For more information, go online.

The Personal Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) seeks suggestions from the campus community regarding specific areas that should be investigated for safety improvements before its fall “Campus by Night” tour of the University. Your suggestions and concerns are accepted on a rolling basis via the web form linked on the PSAC “Report a Concern” web page and directly via email. To have your concerns addressed in the upcoming tour, submit them no later than Monday, Dec. 12.

Parking Services will be contacting each department that has official business parking passes to renew them for 2017. These passes provide temporary, short-term access to service areas for those on official University business. When using an official business pass you must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Pass must be displayed on the dashboard of a vehicle with a current University registration decal or parking permit.
• Vehicle must be parked in a space reserved with signage for state and service vehicles. The pass is not valid in any other area.
• Parking is limited to two hours in the reserved spaces.
• Doors must be locked when using the pass.
• Pass must be returned to the dean or department chair’s secretary after use.

Two violations in a calendar year could result in the pass being revoked. The department that requests the official business pass is responsible for the pass.

Let the Binghamton University Dining Services team do your holiday baking for you! Order your holiday baked goods online now. All orders must be placed by Thursday, Dec. 15, and picked up at the Events Center Wednesday, Dec. 21, or Thursday, Dec. 22. Follow us @BUCampusFood on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

The Binghamton Bearcats basketball teams will hold their WEIS Markets “Pack the House" day Saturday, Dec. 10. As part of a doubleheader at the Events Center, the women's team will host Columbia at noon, with the men's game vs. Loyola (Md.) to follow at 2 p.m. Sponsored by WEIS Markets, coupons are available now at all Binghamton area WEIS locations. The first 2,000 people to redeem coupons at the Events Center ticket office will receive free tickets compliments of WEIS Markets. One ticket will get you into both games! Coupons can be redeemed weekdays from noon-4:30 p.m. at the Events Center ticket office. Regular Events Center Ticket Office hours are noon-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Contact Erin Moore at 607-777-3741 with questions.

Restrooms on the east side of Science 3 will be closed from 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, for sanitary line work. The rooms affected are B-00M, B-00J, 100D, 100-G, 200-D, 200-G, 300-G and 300-H. Contact Heath Weeks with any questions via email or at 607-777-3793.

Millions of people suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mood disorder associated with depression and related to seasonal variations of light. Discovered 35 years ago, the condition affects over 4 percent of the population in the United States. Edwin Ortiz, a graduate student in the clinical psychology at Binghamton University, will discuss some useful options to treat SAD at this session from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in UUW-324. Join us for this workshop by registering online and clicking on the “register for workshops” link.

Treat your staff or colleagues to an on-site chair massage in the workplace. Our therapist will travel to your office. Now booking for holiday parties and staff retreats. Call Wellness Services for details at 607-777-3515.

It's never too late to be the healthiest you. Our all-inclusive fitness membership gives you access to the FitSpace fitness facility featuring state-of-the-art cardio, strength training and free weight equipment; extended lap and recreational swim hours; and more than 100 classes offered each week. All of this in a convenient location with helpful staff and patron-friendly hours. Buy online to save $5 off the registration fee!

• University Wind Symphony Concert: Grandeur at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, will be held in the AC-Osterhout Concert Theater. Tickets are $7, general public; $5, faculty/staff/seniors/alumni; free for students